DriveSmart BC: Where Are the Corners of Your Vehicle?
The RCMP's advanced driver training course was without a doubt the most fun of any course many of the participants had taken in their service. We used an inactive runway at the Boundary Bay airport in Delta and a collection of well used Crown Victoria police interceptors to polish our driving skills. Contrary to what you might...
Community bike ride draws Castlegarians of all ages
Castlegarians of all ages pushed their pedals and rang their bells for the first community bike ride since the new bike ways opened. About 20 gathered at the Complex and made their way together to Millennium Park. "Bikes are an important part of the culture of our family, so it was great to be able to celebrate with a ...
Ignite Girls' Conference and an Evening with Marilyn James coming up
As a follow-up to the successful Ignite Kootenay Women’s Conference held this past March, Rebecca Voros is thrilled to be bringing two new events to Castlegar. Wednesday, May 29, Castle Theatre will host An Evening with Marilyn James. Marilyn is the Sinixt matriarch, and she opened the conference with a beautiful blessing. ...
Photo Show Highlights West Kootenay Photographers
The Judging has been done, now it is time for the show! The 29th Annual West Kootenay Camera Club’s Photo Show opens at 10 a.m.May 31st at the Kootenay Gallery at 120 Heritage Way in Castlegar. The Opening Gala begins at 6:30 p.m., a starting kickoff to Castlegar Sunfest fun! The show ends June 7 at 5 p.m. - the Gallery...
Early Childhood Care & Education Program Invites Community to Help Mark 40 Years
The contribution to a healthy region through quality childcare will be celebrated when Selkirk College marks a major milestone for the Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Program on May 24. The ECCE Program’s first cohort began study at the Castlegar Campus in September, 1979. The program was made possible by ...
This week's Hidden Hero: Ty Smith
The Hidden Hero Project is a portrait series celebrating the everyday heroes who live and give in Castlegar. Community members were asked to nominate people as heroes back in the summer of 2018 and the exhibition celebrating a selection of the good folks of Castlegar will open at Kootenay Gallery on June 20. Partway through...
Why Words Matter When We Talk About Addiction
Ed. note: The following is a press release issued by Toward The Heart, the harm reduction arm of the BC Centre for Disease Control: Words and language matter – especially for people who use substances. The terms we use to describe people who use drugs and the conditions associated with drug use can play either a supportive ...
Increased call volume during Silver City Days prompts police plea to public
It was a busy and productive weekend for the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP during the 2019 Trail Silver City Days, acccording to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The RCMP responded to over 75 calls for service from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12," said Wicentowich in a press release Monday. " The RCMP also conducted...
Tip from off-duty cop leads to arrest/drug seizure
A 33-year-old Trail man may be facing a laundry list of charges after a sharp-eyed, off-duty police officer attending Silver City Days with his family noticed suspicious behaviour, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On May 11, the RCMP Trail Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) conducted an investigation into a 33-year-old male...
Missing Warfield man found unharmed
A missing Warfield man is home safe and sound after search and rescue crews from around the region scoured the area to find him, according to Mike Hudson, president and manager of South Columbia Search and Rescue “Yesterday at 2:15 a.m., South Columbia was called out for a missing 58-year-old male,” Hudson said. “He had...
